The Vendors & Artists: They all were great, unique and very interesting. Now here they are in the best order I remember talking to them in.

Hey have a interest in the paranormal, want to learn about Paranormal investigators and hear about work and on the job stories? Well check out the South East Paranormal Investigators Association. Or SEPIA. Here at http://sepianc.com/index.html, here at jdionne@sepianc.com. "In the gallery it's Mrs. Jessica L. Dionne; Founder of SEPIA Mrs. Dionne, Her husband Eric, their son (foreground) and 1 of their fellow members whose name I didn't catch. I'm sorry.. :("

The North Carolina D20 Girls were great. From the D20 Girls Project they were great models of Anime,Goth, Steampunk, Boudoir, Magic, Zombies, Faeries, Furries, Vampires, and many other styles. Chances are you'll see many much of these awesome ladies pop up throughout the gallery . If you want to learn more about them here's their facebook and email https://www.facebook.com/CarolinaD20Girls, NorthCarolinaD20Girls@gmail.com. If You want to catch them they will be at Aniwave this December 8 in Wilmington NC.

The SunCoast guys were fun to talk to. Whether noticing the Anime classics at their booth to the coworkers catching on to their fellow coworker having the characters for "Baka" written on his shirt(He almost me got me). It was fun chatting with them. & Yes they are a store for movie lovers. check them out and see if they have something you've been looking for. Suncoast Motion Picture is apart of f.y.e, and these guys are Suncoast located in the Jacksonville Mall. Here is their fb: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncoast-Jacksonville-Mall/154668631211801

Here we have Angelical Design by Thais Lopes. Sadly Ms. Lopes couldn't make it but her awesome parents ran her cool booth for her, also her sister's(next slide), while she was apart of a panel. For more information check her out on angelicaldesigns.deviantart.com, as well on facebook and twitter (Angelical Design) or have questions try chibiangelofhappiness@gmail.com

Now here we have Natalia Lopes, of The Art Slave Studio. She does very nice & fun art and cosplay. To check out more of her work see her at etsy.com/shop/theartslavestudio, theartslave.deviantart.com. As well as her facebook "theartslavestudio" and her twitter "@theartslavestudio" and she does comissions.

Their motto is "Where anything is possible with hats?" Well at Liesel's Hat Hutch it is what you imagine. From Steampunk to Anime. Get in touch with Liesel White for questions or pointers at 910-987-6192, lieselshathutch@gmail.com, http://lieselshathutch.deviantart.com/ and their facebook "lieselshathutch2"

Interested in comics or wanting to expand your collection. Try Peter Nestbitt's Comics, Cards, & Anthologies . Email here at straightshot8@gmail.com (correct me if that's off)Also within the gallery, Yes that has been autographed and Yes that Deep Space Nine is a 1st issue

Yes those are chibis you see. Courtesy of Paprika Studios. Want to see more or ask questions? Check her at here on paprika-studios.deviantart.com, paprikastudios.storenvy.com, facebook.com/iprika, on twitter.com/iprika, and paprikastudios@gmail.com.

Also Chibis are awesome.

Hidden behind those hand made crochet hats and plushies is Ms. Gabby Hickman. The owner of Hail Mary Rosaries, whether it is rosaries or scarves, all custom orders are welcome. Got questions ask her at hailmaryrosaries@gmail.com. Check them out www.etsy.com/shop/hailmaryrosaries and like them on facebook.

Meet Ms. K.L.Stewart. A Author from Reimann Books (910.238.9367/ www.reimannbooks.com) at 103 N. Wilmington St. Richlands, NC, 28574. Seen here with her latest work, along her Magic the Gathering merchandise. Got questions about self-publishing(I did and she was most helpful) or want to see more? Get up with her at 910.382.4099, k.l.stwartbooks@gmail.com, and www.darkangelsbooks.com,

From Macklin's Murals where the motto is "Grown old is inevitable, growing up doesn't have to be!" We have Brandon here between a cool Gambit (on his left), an awesome Kenshin Himura(to his right also inside the gallery) and the classic that is Mega-Man(to the bottom on the table) Want to see more of his and Stacy Macklin's work? Check them out on http://www.etsy.com/shop/macklinsmurals, facebook.com/macklinmurals, and if you got questions hit them up on macklinsmurals@yahoo.com.

Here we have Ms. Emery Ortiz, owner of East Coast Henna doing so some body art, for one of the Kaitlyn Belly Dancers(I'm sorry I didn't catch your name). On the her booth's table she has a few examples of the designs she uses. Whether its for parties, events, or private appointment she willing to her your request. Check her out on www.facebook.com/EastCoastHenna, and if you have questions try ask here eastcoasthenna@gmail.com.

Here we have Ms.Tiffany Bonselaar(on the your right, sorry I didn't catch your assistant's name), she is the owner/photographer of Angel-Phoenix Productions, and she also done work with the D20 Girls. They do photography, film, and more. If you want to see more of her work or have questions check them out here at angelphoenixproductions.zenfolio.com,https://www.facebook.com/AngelPhoenixProductions, and ask questions here at angelphoenix.tt@gmail.com

Want or enjoy Original Designs, especially of your favorite bands, bacon and more? Well I'm not quite sure about what they mean by Bacon, but !Absolootly! Signature Geek Wear is a place for you to check out. See them on Facebook/Absolootly and ask questions on twitter @Absolootweet.

Hello my fellow gamers, do you enjoy wearing hats, shirts, or other apparel that has on it designs connected to your favorite video games? Check out Glitch Gaming Apparel at www.wearthegame.com and see if they might have a few the items your looking for.

Here we have Photographer Kimberly Smith with Assistant Mark Smith from Midday Enchantments Photography. They're "Making your memories enchanting." They took several photos of the cosplayers at the convention ( D20 Girl Intraventus did some nice modeling shots for us as Emma Frost in the gallery) and made them into nice portraits seen here at their table. Checkout their work on www.stareny.com/m_e_photo, and www.m-e-photo.wix.com/main. Have questions ask them here at m_e_photo@yahoo.com & 252.266.2045

Here we have Ms.Laura Grant. She is a Anthropology major at UNC-Chapel Hill, working on her senior thesis. Which is about Cosplayers. If you would like to be interviewed by Ms.Grant whether in person,electronically, or over phone, or have questions, you can get in contact with her at lbgrant@live.unc.edu and 919.964.0736. She is expected to be done in January of next year so if you want to help or participate hurry.

Then Check out the Yuki Pearl and Jade Trading Company at get up with Michael at 770.912.3447

The Panels:The panels I was able to attend was all fun and great. And to those I had missed I am sorry, I'll try again next time.

The 1st panel I attended was the Business of voice acting featuring Sean P O'Connell(on your left) and Dave Underwood(on your right) with one of the Monitacon's staff whose name is escaping me at the moment, trapped in the middle. Both Sean and Dave have provided the english voices for several anime characters and series, such as Lupin 3rd: The Plot of the Fuma Clan(Conspiracy), Blue Submarine No.6, Crusher Joe, and Your Under Arrest!(one of my favorite anime series). They gave the audience very insightful information concerning voicing and were very fun to talk with during and after their panel.

Now sometimes when hosting events things happen, such as panelists not being able to show or running late. However that didn't stop ms. Michaeline "Mikki" Stith from seeing that the Anime ABC trivia game (Name anime in ABC order without repeating) from going smoothly. Shown here with one of the winners( I was one of the other winners, but I opted to hold the camera).

After seeing that the Anime ABC Trivia game went well, Mikki went and got her own panel up and running about modeling advice, as she gave out useful advice to follow Cosplayers and aspiring models/actresses.

Ms.Intraventus a cosplayer/artist/model was the hostess of the 1st Monitacon's Gamer nerd speed dating panel(Seen here in her epic pose in Iron Man gear). It was when the attendentees of Monitacon, worked up the courage to make new friends who share their interests. Now if any went beyond that, it happened when I wasn't looking, and that is their business.

The last panel I attended was "A step into Asian Pop Culture and Fashion". Here Asian pop culture was explored, and there was Jpop and Kpop playing, as the D20 girls and friends performed while during the fashion show and which ended in a fun dance off(seen inside the gallery). Those that participated received some mochi, along with other treats and prizes.

The Last Events.

Among one of the last events I witness along with the Asian Pop culture panel, was the Cosplay contest, where many impressive Cosplayers competed from beginners on up. They we all great and very dedicated to their work. Among favorites were Assassin Creed, Char Aznable from Mobile Suit Gundam, and the group of friends who got together to represent Black Butler. You all were great.

Along with the varied of Cosplayers I was able to see, I also bare witness to performances by a dance troupe who believes in "Bringing the Art of the Middle East to the Down East". Who are they? They're Kaitlyn Belly Dance of course. They are a dance group who specialize in Egyptian and Cabaret Belly dance, and they were great at Monitacon. If you curious and want to learn more look them up on www.kaitlynbellydance.com.

In Short

Monitacon was a great experience for me. Especially with the chance of seeing a convention start in it's very first year receive so much support from fans and the community. Hopefully there will be more and Monitacon can becomes bigger and better with each upcoming year. Thanks again to the awesome staff of Monitacon for this opportunity.

Also to all those at convention, whether it's a Vendor, Artist, Panelist, or Cosplayer who I had missed. I deeply apologized.